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The Jigsaw Man

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What to expect

The Jigsaw Man ranks amongst the very best debut thrillers – we’re talking top-ten territory here – I’ve read this past decade… It evokes, vibrantly and indelibly, a world I’ve never even glimpsed, much less entered – neither in literature nor in life… Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn

‘This modern and multi-layered take on the high-octane thriller keeps the pages turning’ Oprah Daily

‘This book is gruesomely good’ Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour

‘A spellbinding game of cat and mouse . . . with chilling echoes of Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the LambsDaily Mail

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There's a serial killer on the loose.

When bodies start washing up along the banks of the River Thames, DI Henley fears it is the work of Peter Olivier, the notorious Jigsaw Killer. But it can’t be him; Olivier is already behind bars, and Henley was the one who put him there.

The race is on before more bodies are found.

She’d hoped she’d never have to see his face again, but Henley knows Olivier might be the best chance they have at stopping the copycat killer. But when Olivier learns of the new murders, helping Henley is the last thing on his mind . . .

Will it take a killer to catch the killer?

Now all bets are off, and the race is on to catch the killer before the body count rises. But who will get there first – Henley, or the Jigsaw Killer?

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Authors and readers are GRIPPED by The Jigsaw Man:

'So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant' Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

‘I would give this more stars if I could. For a debut novel, in this genre, this is simply brilliant, the twists & turns you go through keep you on the edge of your seat, I couldn't put this down!!’ Amazon reviewer, 5*

‘Buckle up, readers! From the first scene, Nadine Matheson takes us on a heart-pounding roller coaster rideTami Hoag, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Boy

‘I'm absolutely a coverted Nadine Matheson fan! Cannot wait for for next book’ Amazon reviewer, 5*

Critics Review

  • Praise for The Jigsaw Man:

    The Jigsaw Man ranks amongst the very best debut thrillers – we’re talking top-ten territory here – I’ve read this past decade . . . It evokes, vibrantly and indelibly, a world I’ve never even glimpsed, much less entered – neither in literature nor in life: a London where those most in need of help are those most often denied it . . . Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

    ‘This book is gruesomely good’ Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour and Who Did You Tell?

    ‘Crime fiction has a significant new star’ Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else’s Skin

    ‘This modern and multi-layered take on the high-octane thriller keeps the pages turning’ Oprah Daily

    ‘So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

    ‘Move over, Hannibal Lecter, there’s a new serial killer on the block in this awesome debut from Nadine Matheson. The Jigsaw Man will have you in pieces. Literally’ David Jackson, author of The Resident

    ‘Buckle up, readers! From the first scene, Nadine Matheson takes us on a heart-pounding roller coaster ride. From the aftermath of a grizzly crime to the hunt for a mad genius, The Jigsaw Man will take your breath away again and again. In DI Henley, Matheson has given us a smart, modern heroine. I hope this is only the first of many adventures for her’ Tami Hoag, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Boy

    ‘With a wit that complements her dark subject matter, Matheson writes superbly . . . A book to make you think, feel – and jump out of your chair’ Daily Mirror

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